Man City boss Pep Guardiola makes shocking assessment of Everton draw

PROUD: Guardiola was happy with his side's performance despite the result

City will feel like they should have won three points after missing two penalties against Ronald Koeman’s side.

But the former Barcelona boss has claimed he’s very proud of his team, despite the Citizens slipping back towards the chasing pack in the Premier League title race.

"We did everything and I am so proud of that team,” Guardiola said after the game. “We played amazing. We created chances, had two penalties.

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“I am sad for the players because they deserve to win the game”

Pep Guardiola

“They had one chance. In football it is like this. Big compliment to Everton about the way they defend and their performance.

"I am sad for the players because they deserve to win the game. We have to keep our heads up because from the beginning of the season we have done so well. Football is football. This happens sometimes."

Kevin de Bruyne missed a penalty as the first half came to a close, and then Romelu Lukaku piled on the misery with an emphatic breakaway finish on 64 minutes.